John, that is what it is. I really think the whole kingsnake/milksnake community knows that everything comes and goes. It is all a supply and demand issue, the demand is strong for pet rocks. The supply is low, which causes the price structure of their market. Plus a little price fixing, but give it time and some people will get burnt. And prices will drop and people will look for another trend to follow.

I really dont care what the next best thing is, just as long as it is in the lampropeltis genre. It should be another ssp.( like webbi or however the classify it next time around) that is not kept by anyone. Or could we get L.t.smithi, dixoni, or maybe even microphilis in the states first. For the days of 10k lampropeltis might not ever come around. I actually like the state the king/milk market is at. I can actually afford some stuff that I could never have afforded in the early 90's.

To answer your question I think Cal kings may see another healthy rise to the top of the king market. Lots of color and pattern choices. Also easy to keep for noobies. I think thats why corn sales are always decent year on year. Thats my choice even though I dont keep them except for a pair that my daughters take care of.
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